Liverpool vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St Helens Stadium
The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as Liverpool face West Ham United today in the WSL:
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Hand ball by Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women).
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Samantha Kerr (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Hinds with a cross.
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Substitution, Liverpool Women. Yana Daniëls replaces Lucy Parry.
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Substitution, Liverpool Women. Sophie Haug replaces Leanne Kiernan.
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Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Viviane Asseyi.
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Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
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Attempt missed. Kirsty Smith (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Substitution, Liverpool Women. Júlia Bartel replaces Marie-Therese Höbinger.
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Attempt missed. Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ceri Holland.
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